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S879 NCS

1998 Saab 9-3 SE

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,824 mi
Last recorded121,824 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3 SE104,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 NCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 121,824 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 117,221 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 117,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split and leaking grease

Pass 21 Jul 2009 113,964 miles

All visible brake pipes coated unable to judge quality

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 109,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 109,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 103,106 miles

hose clip missing at fuel filler neck at tank

o/s and n/s front suspension leg rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2008 102,346 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

hose clip missing at fuel filler neck at tank

o/s and n/s front suspension leg rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2007 91,741 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 91,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s and n/s rear brake disc rusty

o/s and n/s rear tyre outer tread cracked

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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S879 NCS is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,644 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S879 NCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S879 NCS registered?

S879 NCS is a 1998 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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